Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN)
Vehicle Acquisition Network (VAN) is a purpose-built vehicle sourcing platform that enables car dealerships to acquire high-margin, fast-turning used vehicles directly from private sellers—bypassing auctions, reducing acquisition costs, and accelerating inventory turn.
Today’s automotive market is more competitive than ever. Wholesale prices are climbing, auction fees are rising, and reconditioning delays eat into profitability. VAN solves this by giving dealers the tools and talent they need to target, engage, and acquire for-sale-by-owner (FSBO) vehicles in their local market with speed and efficiency.
With VAN, dealers can:
Access thousands of local private-party listings in real time
Use AI-powered filters to find the most profitable cars
Automate personalized outreach and follow-up with sellers
Track communications, tasks, and acquisition progress in one unified CRM
Eliminate auction fees, transport delays, and wholesale surprises
For stores that lack time or staff to do this work in-house, VAN also offers a Managed Buyer program—a turnkey service where VAN’s expert acquisition team works on your behalf to find, contact, and negotiate with private sellers. It’s like hiring a full-time buyer without the overhead.
Whether you're a single rooftop looking for more control or a large group scaling a private-party acquisition strategy, VAN adapts to your dealership's workflow and goals. Dealers using VAN regularly see faster turn times, higher front-end grosses, and more predictable inventory pipelines.
Trusted by over 250 rooftops across the U.S. and Canada, VAN is how modern dealers compete with Carvana, CarMax, and other direct-to-consumer disruptors—by sourcing smarter, not just spending more.
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Bullseye Store Locator
Bullseye stands out as an innovative dealer and store locator platform that effectively attracts a larger client base. Unlike typical locators, Bullseye empowers businesses to interact with customers through localized content, enhance lead generation, and boost foot traffic. Additionally, it fosters strong connections between companies and their agents, dealers, and other partners.
Partners appreciate Bullseye for its SEO-optimized landing pages and its automated system for managing leads in real time. The platform allows for seamless integration of partner pages into your website, showcasing their work and establishing customer trust.
With two decades of expertise, Bullseye encompasses all the essential features one would anticipate from a contemporary locator service. These features include intuitive search interfaces, a robust API, detailed reporting, third-party integrations, and comprehensive tools for managing users, categories, locations, custom data fields, and location oversight. Overall, it serves as a thorough solution for organizing all location-related information and guiding customers to dealers, agents, stores, and other sites, ultimately driving business success. Furthermore, the platform continually evolves to meet the changing needs of its users, ensuring sustained relevance in a competitive market.
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Auto/Mate
The merger of DealerSocket and Auto/Mate has resulted in a groundbreaking platform designed specifically for dealers, driven by cutting-edge innovation. By prioritizing the needs of dealers, they can achieve remarkable success through products that enhance profitability and ensure an excellent customer journey. The potential for your dealership is limitless, encompassing essential areas such as CRM, inventory management, digital shopping solutions, and website development. Imagining a DMS that not only supports your operations but also delivers top-notch assistance and exceptional software is quite feasible. With over four decades of experience, Auto/Mate has been delivering DMS solutions with professionalism and expertise. Our services are tailored to meet your dealership's diverse needs, and we collaborate with both major industry players and dealer groups of all sizes. As a result, your dealership can thrive in a competitive landscape with the right tools at your disposal.
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AutoRaptor CRM
AutoRaptor stands out as an effective and user-friendly CRM software tailored for independent and BHPH dealers, offering them a combination of reliability and ease of use. This platform enhances the user experience beyond what is typically found in other CRM solutions, enabling independent dealers to spot sales prospects and expand their operations effectively. With features such as robust automation, email marketing, license scanning, insightful reporting, and seamless third-party integrations, AutoRaptor empowers sales teams to concentrate on the most promising leads while boosting overall productivity. Additionally, our exceptional support team serves as a valuable asset, providing dealers with essential assistance that often goes unrecognized. This comprehensive approach ensures that users not only have the tools they need but also the support to maximize their CRM experience.
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